Michigan Business Network

Originally uploaded October 11, re-edited October 18th. Jeffrey Mosher welcomes Melissa Jones, Rapid Response State Coordinator, for Michigan's LEO, the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity along with Tekea Norwood, COO, CAMW! the Capital Area Michigan Works!, Lansing, MI, but serving Ingham Eaton and Clinton Counties. THEME: Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Rapid Response State Coordinator, Melissa Jones, and CAMW! COO, Tekea Norwood, explain the Rapid Response program at the state level and how it supports businesses facing potential layoff situations. Question 1: What is Rapid Response? What is the goal of the program and why is it an important resource for employers across the state? The primary purpose of the Rapid Response is to help employees affected by layoffs or plant closures quickly access the workforce services they need to regain employment as soon as possible. This support aims to minimize the negative impacts of job loss, such as prolonged unemployment or skil